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i'm with my tech girl, becky worley. you are in heaven. >> i am in heaven. >> here here at ces, this is the super bowl. >> it's huge. look at this, it's an ipad. but check it out. i can turn it into a guitar that teaches me how to do anything i want to learn. sorry, i'm spazzing out here with the guitar. don't snookify me too much. it's a way to teach yourself guitar by snapping your ipad into this $99 accessory. the guitar apprentice, you can be rocking the app anytime soon. have you ever lost an iphone in the commode? >> i admit, i have. >> you have. okay. watch this. this is a product that may be coming out soon. from hzo. i'm going to play a little tune here coming out from the speaker. this is just an iphone. no extra bags or anything on it. dropping it right in the water. see the bubbles coming out. the water is coming into the iphone because it's been coated with this special -- >> wow -- >> -- special stuff. called hzo. they're trying to get this built into the phones the future. >> please do. when you see this c
i'm with my tech girl, becky worley. you are in heaven. >> i am in heaven. >> here here at ces, this is the super bowl. >> it's huge. look at this, it's an ipad. but check it out. i can turn it into a guitar that teaches me how to do anything i want to learn. sorry, i'm spazzing out here with the guitar. don't snookify me too much. it's a way to teach yourself guitar by snapping your ipad into this $99 accessory. the guitar apprentice, you can be rocking the app anytime soon....
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becky worley, you're bearing the lead. you'll be back with what you should by. >>> right now, what you should wait for until prices do go down. elizabeth? >> thanks, josh. >>> and toys "r" us is doing big business. there's one right across the street from us. and there was a line outside the doors when we were pulling up bright and early this morning. toys "r" us ceo, jerry stork, joins us this morning. i have to ask you. this has been controversial. some of the employees at target protesting having to work on chr thanksgiving day. are you worried about encroaching on the holiday we're supposed to be giving thanks, to be honest? >> most of black friday is still ahead of us. get the bargains out there. secondly, our employees love black friday. we are the holiday store. we're the christmas store. so, all year long, we get ready for black friday. last year, we opened at 9:00 p.m. on thanksgiving night. there were long lines of people waiting to get in the store. our customers said, instead of letting us wait, why don't you l
becky worley, you're bearing the lead. you'll be back with what you should by. >>> right now, what you should wait for until prices do go down. elizabeth? >> thanks, josh. >>> and toys "r" us is doing big business. there's one right across the street from us. and there was a line outside the doors when we were pulling up bright and early this morning. toys "r" us ceo, jerry stork, joins us this morning. i have to ask you. this has been controversial....
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becky worley has the latest on moms and daughters. >> that's right. can you get the mom with the coupon challenging the kids with the smartphone to see who gets the best deal. meet chloe and lindsay. armed with their cell phones, they aim to save as much cash as they can. but mom, martha, is hunting old-school, with the weekly mailer. if you get the biggest percentage off using the smartphone, and you beat your mom, using her coupons, you win the challenge. are you up for it? >> totally. >> okay. >> i love this. and i want it. i'm going to try it on. >> reporter: our first tip, install the app for your favorite stores. many offer discount codes and coup coupons. >> i like that. >> let's find out where it was. >> reporter: chloe spotted 20% off your entire purchase. but heads up, teens, that doesn't always transition into the stores. >> 12% off, that's only for online? >> that's only for online. >> reporter: okay. got it. but brand-specific apps aren't the only game in town. deal-ing a deal-aggragatin apps. mom hit it big with her sale. >> this one was
becky worley has the latest on moms and daughters. >> that's right. can you get the mom with the coupon challenging the kids with the smartphone to see who gets the best deal. meet chloe and lindsay. armed with their cell phones, they aim to save as much cash as they can. but mom, martha, is hunting old-school, with the weekly mailer. if you get the biggest percentage off using the smartphone, and you beat your mom, using her coupons, you win the challenge. are you up for it? >>...
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becky worley is here on how to score on both. >>> let's get right to sam. he's been tracking the rough weather that's impacted millions over the week. >> some prepared for it. they were warned in advance. what a night. 34 tornadoes rocked that area. the previous christmas tornadoes had been 12 in 1969. when we tell you this was an epic event, it truly was. the abc station from birmingham, sending us the tornadoes from the mobile area. look at these in the deep south. new orleans to montgomery. tornado warnings all over the deep south. last night, on twitter, your pictures were sending us all the damage. matt gutman was landing in mobile about the time the storms got to that area. what's it like this morning? >> reporter: it's pretty dark here, sam. it was a terrifying christmas for a lot of folks here. the breadth of the damage here is staggering. still, there's 300,000 people without power. that tornado came right through here. this is a main street in midtown mobile, snapping 100-year-old pines. it took out a church, a school. knocked out power to a hospi
becky worley is here on how to score on both. >>> let's get right to sam. he's been tracking the rough weather that's impacted millions over the week. >> some prepared for it. they were warned in advance. what a night. 34 tornadoes rocked that area. the previous christmas tornadoes had been 12 in 1969. when we tell you this was an epic event, it truly was. the abc station from birmingham, sending us the tornadoes from the mobile area. look at these in the deep south. new orleans...
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but becky worley did. we have that coming up. >> i love that. >>> and more deals. bargains everywhere. tory johnson is here with great "deals and steals." clothes and toys for your kids. >> all right. >>> first, let's get to our inspiring special report, "erase the weight." if you ever thought that slimming down to your ideal weight would take you forever, meet edwin valez. he did that in a remarkable four months. all with a simple diet and an exercise program. look at his plan. >> i've always been the bigger guy in every situation. the older i got, the more self-conscious i became about my weight. food was my go-to. stress, school. i would eat and sleep was my weakness. after cruising to the bahamas with friends, i looked at pictures. i hit the max i've ever been. i was close to 300 pounds. i knew i had to do something about it. i woke up one morning. i was like, i'm going to do this. i'm going to do it now. first week, i walked just 45 minutes. tried to pick up the pace a little bit. when my breathing got hard, slowed it up. in march, i ran my first 5k. i ran thr
but becky worley did. we have that coming up. >> i love that. >>> and more deals. bargains everywhere. tory johnson is here with great "deals and steals." clothes and toys for your kids. >> all right. >>> first, let's get to our inspiring special report, "erase the weight." if you ever thought that slimming down to your ideal weight would take you forever, meet edwin valez. he did that in a remarkable four months. all with a simple diet and an...
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great gift ideas from becky worley for you. stay with us on "gma." tell me that i did a good job. tell me we'll always be together. ♪ tell me i've still got it. that our traditions matter. tell me you love me for who i am. that you can't wait to be home. tell me you're glad i've joined your family. even if i can't be there this year. just tell me. [ female announcer ] for everything they need to hear, there's a hallmark card. >>> all right. the clock is now ticking. if you're one of the many last-minute -- >> i'm done. i'm done. >> let's not judge. >> i do not. i don't. i sit here in love and -- >> five kids, five stockings. top that. >> i sit in love and with some solutions. actually, it's becky who has the solutions. becky, come on, talk to us, tell us what we need to know. >> you know, i'm not advocating it, lara, but it happens. every once in awhile, you need a couple more gifts. here you go. my last, last-minute desperate shoppers guide to finding gifts. it happened. you somehow forget to buy one or two or maybe any presents. it's christmas eve. yikes! this is not an optima
great gift ideas from becky worley for you. stay with us on "gma." tell me that i did a good job. tell me we'll always be together. ♪ tell me i've still got it. that our traditions matter. tell me you love me for who i am. that you can't wait to be home. tell me you're glad i've joined your family. even if i can't be there this year. just tell me. [ female announcer ] for everything they need to hear, there's a hallmark card. >>> all right. the clock is now ticking. if...
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we'll show you a woman who becky worley had helping her. >> only with becky. >> i love that becky. >> just breaking out and dance. >> five six seven. >> just hanging here, dan. >> i feel like i should put my box on. >> your box on. >> one of my proudest moments. >>> we begin with you, lara, this half hour. >> i'm heading over right now. here we go. here we go. the cast of "pretty little liars" is here. it's a huge day. the most tweeted about show of 2011. the three stars of the abc news family show are here. it's a huge night on the show. we want to know all about that. let me introduce each other. we have lucy hale, shay mitchell, and troian belle sar ceo. when you saw the script, had you guessed it? who "a" was? >> think all of us had a different theory. they didn't give us the script until the day before. >> we all had different facial ex expressions. oh, i knew, oh. >> we have a piece to show you. >> reporter: it is the question "pretty little liars" fans since day one, who is "a"? >> i figured it out. >> reporter: for the past two seasons of the wildly popular hit, this mysteriou
we'll show you a woman who becky worley had helping her. >> only with becky. >> i love that becky. >> just breaking out and dance. >> five six seven. >> just hanging here, dan. >> i feel like i should put my box on. >> your box on. >> one of my proudest moments. >>> we begin with you, lara, this half hour. >> i'm heading over right now. here we go. here we go. the cast of "pretty little liars" is here. it's a huge day. the...
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becky worley did that. she's bringing it to us today. the elliptigo. i guess the trick is staying on. the you do, you get a great workout. >> yeah, good morning, george. there are 50 million adult runners in the u.s. that runner's high is real. but the runner's low of the back pain and the joint pain and the knee, the hips. that's real, too. especially as an aging runner. so, when a friend of mine said, i got this new gadget. you're right. it's funky. like a crazy contraption, but you have to come check it out. i had to try it, george. ♪ >> reporter: you step. you glide. you balance. let check the turning radius. not bad. hey. that's cool. the elliptigo is the new way to take the low-impact workout of the elliptical out of the gym and on to the road. >> boy, i feel tall. i heard about it from my friend, missy parks. i feel it in my posterior. >> i'm sure you're not doing it right. we can go way faster. >> oh. her stellar trash-talking skills come from years of competitive sports. why are you not running? >> 30 years of use and abuse. >> reporter: on
becky worley did that. she's bringing it to us today. the elliptigo. i guess the trick is staying on. the you do, you get a great workout. >> yeah, good morning, george. there are 50 million adult runners in the u.s. that runner's high is real. but the runner's low of the back pain and the joint pain and the knee, the hips. that's real, too. especially as an aging runner. so, when a friend of mine said, i got this new gadget. you're right. it's funky. like a crazy contraption, but you...
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we're going to start with becky worley. she has a few of the best secrets that store sales clerks will not reveal, at least not until now. take a look. >> reporter: ooh. the perfect gift. he'll love this. this is for me. ah, retail therapy. how i love thee. but what i like even more, knowing the inside secrets to getting huge deals. you need a tactical plan to find a deal in here. when you enter, don't turn right. stores know that most people walk the floor counterclockwise. so, the most expensive stuff, front and center, on the right side. deals are in the back and generally to the left. now, once you do find a few things to try on, you shouldn't always trust these mirrors. stores don't put great lighting to give you an instant makeover and to loosen the purse strings. or in some cases, the lighting's so bad, and the mirror so close, you can't check out the caboose. so, head out and use the mirror on the floor. on to products in the showroom. you check the online prices on your phone. while the store may not promise to mat
we're going to start with becky worley. she has a few of the best secrets that store sales clerks will not reveal, at least not until now. take a look. >> reporter: ooh. the perfect gift. he'll love this. this is for me. ah, retail therapy. how i love thee. but what i like even more, knowing the inside secrets to getting huge deals. you need a tactical plan to find a deal in here. when you enter, don't turn right. stores know that most people walk the floor counterclockwise. so, the most...
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for "good morning america," becky worley, abc news. >> 8 1/2 hours of sleep. that sounds so delightful. >>> here to join us, editor in chief, liz vaccariello. thank you for being with us. >> my pleasure. >> tell us about the digest diet. what makes it different? >> we found the perfect combination of super fast weight loss that's also extremely healthy. and everything that back can i just talked about. these are called fat releasers. they're part of the meal plans on the diet. and the most exciting part about it is that we proved that it works. we put 14 dieters on the plan last winter. all of them lost weight. but our biggest star last 26 pounds in 3 weeks. >> and kept it off. and is still going. >> and you say that a hepa air filter helps. this to me was brand-new. everybody will be surprised that the air we breathe has something to do with the way we lose or don't lose. >> that's right. the diet is about the food you put in your body. but environmental factors can impact us. at ohio state university, they did a study. and people exposed to the particulate m
for "good morning america," becky worley, abc news. >> 8 1/2 hours of sleep. that sounds so delightful. >>> here to join us, editor in chief, liz vaccariello. thank you for being with us. >> my pleasure. >> tell us about the digest diet. what makes it different? >> we found the perfect combination of super fast weight loss that's also extremely healthy. and everything that back can i just talked about. these are called fat releasers. they're part of...
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a little help from becky worley. she has the top three things every senior can do right now to get their application on top of the pile. >> reporter: there's stress. stress about college. where do you want to go? how are you going to get in? so, we've devised a little standardized test of our own. what are the top things you need to do in the application process for college. a fresh crew from novato high school in california, say they're up to the task. sharpen your pencil and let's go. is your facebook profile considered in the application process? yes? no? >> no. >> reporter: according to one survey, one-quarter of admissions officers use facebook or google to get a beat on applicants. >> if you think your grandmother or grandfather would be okay with the photo or the comment, it's probably okay with an admissions officer. >> reporter: tip number one, clean up your social media profile. next question, admission directors wish high school students would -- take more history and art classes? take advanced math and sc
a little help from becky worley. she has the top three things every senior can do right now to get their application on top of the pile. >> reporter: there's stress. stress about college. where do you want to go? how are you going to get in? so, we've devised a little standardized test of our own. what are the top things you need to do in the application process for college. a fresh crew from novato high school in california, say they're up to the task. sharpen your pencil and let's go....
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becky worley shows us. >> reporter: the pursuit of the perfect smile. to get those pearly whites extra white, dental and drugstore treatments can be expensive. awkward. but secret foods to make teeth sparkle? actually, easy. they're already in my kitchen. let's start with snacks. like some of your favorite fruits and vegetables. apples, celery and carrots. they work by scrubbing your teeth clean with their crunchiness. >> they stimulate the saliva in your mouth. the saliva will wash away plaque. and discoloration in your teeth. >> reporter: and mint leaves contain mineral compounds that can cover your teeth and protect them from stains. this stuff is preventing stains. great excuse for wine and cheese. snack on a cube before drinking your wine. the cheese coats the teeth with a film that guards against stains. now, for my very unscientific experiment. wine, cheese. my right front teeth have cheese on them. the left, don't. look what happens after a little bit of wine. the left side has more spots from wine residue. now, for home remedies. try rubbing th
becky worley shows us. >> reporter: the pursuit of the perfect smile. to get those pearly whites extra white, dental and drugstore treatments can be expensive. awkward. but secret foods to make teeth sparkle? actually, easy. they're already in my kitchen. let's start with snacks. like some of your favorite fruits and vegetables. apples, celery and carrots. they work by scrubbing your teeth clean with their crunchiness. >> they stimulate the saliva in your mouth. the saliva will wash...
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becky worley starts you off with inside scoop. >> reporter: aisle after aisle, shelf after shelf, the average grocery store stocks over 50,000 items and a few new secrets to help you be the savvyiest shopper around. ah, the smell of fresh baking. well, kind of fresh. with a few exceptions most of the items in the store bakeries are frozen. >> no! well, if the doughnuts aren't fresh let's head to the produce department. good news, secret number two, produce prices are 30% lower than a year ago and what the heck, let's get crazy with the healthy eating. you heard about shopping the perimeter to avoid the bad food but stores have changed their tactics. secret three, the temptations are now everywhere. greet the supermarket like an obstacle course, turn your back on the end caps and weave around the speed bumps, those are the center aisle displays loaded with impulse buys. now loyalty programs. my local grocery store lucky has one that people like. instead of a break on your groceries, your purchases get you gas discounts. next secret, 30% of the purchases we make at stores are impulse bu
becky worley starts you off with inside scoop. >> reporter: aisle after aisle, shelf after shelf, the average grocery store stocks over 50,000 items and a few new secrets to help you be the savvyiest shopper around. ah, the smell of fresh baking. well, kind of fresh. with a few exceptions most of the items in the store bakeries are frozen. >> no! well, if the doughnuts aren't fresh let's head to the produce department. good news, secret number two, produce prices are 30% lower than...
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becky worley takes on this order. >> reporter: when you go to the restaurant, you're at the mercy of the cooks, the busboys and especially the wait staff. and for someone who did this job for quite a few years, let me share some secrets. let's start with getting a good seat. if you see one you want, ask for it right away. and use the inside lingo. >> okay. you want that two-top in the window, right? two-top is a table for two. four-top, a table for four. in that gin and tonic, bombay or tanqueray? tell them you'll have the well liquor. well liquor is the standard. it sounds better than saying, i'll take the cheap booze. and it tells your server, you're not an easy mark. when ordering, two secrets here. specials are items the chef wants to get rid of before they soil. fish gumbo? maybe not. if you want the best thing on the menu, ask the server. i like the pork chops best. if they list the most expensive thing on the menu -- you should definitely get the lobster. -- ignore their advice completely. next, you want a cup of coffee. if it's after 8:00 p.m., most restaurants will only serv
becky worley takes on this order. >> reporter: when you go to the restaurant, you're at the mercy of the cooks, the busboys and especially the wait staff. and for someone who did this job for quite a few years, let me share some secrets. let's start with getting a good seat. if you see one you want, ask for it right away. and use the inside lingo. >> okay. you want that two-top in the window, right? two-top is a table for two. four-top, a table for four. in that gin and tonic,...
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we asked our becky worley to make the call. dinner or deals? take a look. >> thank you. >> reporter: call it a sign of the times. this year, the insanity of shopping is competing with the sacred triumvirate of thanksgiving, family, food and football. a slew of stores are opening on thanksgiving day. kmart, walmart, sears, target. you want me to shop on thanksgiving? i think only the turkeys are happy about this. but if you are thinking about skipping the tryptophan to save some cash, well, here's how you do it. tip one, planning. circulars, too time-consuming. this is your weapon of choice. try dealnews.com to see what they think are the most slogan-hot crazy deals of the year. next step, define your level of commitment. there's two kinds of discounts. the deals that you can get all weekend long. then, you have door-busters. these are limited quantity, in-store only items that the stores take a loss on. in other words, bust out your camping gear. the big door-busters on tvs. on thanksgiving morning, kmart has a 32-inch lcd, for $97. sears has a
we asked our becky worley to make the call. dinner or deals? take a look. >> thank you. >> reporter: call it a sign of the times. this year, the insanity of shopping is competing with the sacred triumvirate of thanksgiving, family, food and football. a slew of stores are opening on thanksgiving day. kmart, walmart, sears, target. you want me to shop on thanksgiving? i think only the turkeys are happy about this. but if you are thinking about skipping the tryptophan to save some...
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"gma's" becky worley has more. >> reporter: tap tap revenge is one of the most popular games ever. 80 billion downloads. 3 billion songs played. it's the songs that keep the game fresh. and you tap to keep time with the music. it's strangely satisfying and gives you something to do while you listen. you can search a song. but the app has become a launch pad for musicians that want to launch them away from itunes. and bands like neon trees, are huge fans of the app. and see it as a way of reaching new fans. >> you're reaching people that maybe wouldn't have heard your song. >> turned a lot of people on to our music. >> reporter: what do they like about the game? >> it is an opportunity for us to engage with our audience in the cyber world. >> they gain a greater appreciation for the music. >> reporter: as the band starts for their concert in the park friday, you can check them out on your iphone or ipad. becky worley. >> just for "gma" viewers, if you download tap tap revenge for free at the apps store, you can play the neon trees song, "everybody talks," starting right now. and neon t
"gma's" becky worley has more. >> reporter: tap tap revenge is one of the most popular games ever. 80 billion downloads. 3 billion songs played. it's the songs that keep the game fresh. and you tap to keep time with the music. it's strangely satisfying and gives you something to do while you listen. you can search a song. but the app has become a launch pad for musicians that want to launch them away from itunes. and bands like neon trees, are huge fans of the app. and see it as...
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our becky worley checks out high heels are going high-tech right now. >> reporter: they look elegant. they lengthen the legs. they are extreme fashion statements on the runway. but for most of us, wearing these things all day, ah. it's excruciating. you can tolerate short walks around the office. or to and from the car on a date. but any longer distances, and you'll have to bring a pair of flats in your purse. but now, a new shoe aims to solve this dilemma. the day-to-night has interchangeable heels that convert the shoe from flats to stilettos. >> i thought it would be nice to have one pair of shoes with multiple heel heights. and not have to carry extra shoes with you in a bag. >> reporter: as an mba student, candice cabe saw a business opportunity. as you swap out the heels, doesn't it change the angle of the arch? >> there is a certain angle we have to maintain so the arch of the shoe is supporting your foot. >> reporter: i tried a prototype of the shoe. yeah. it doesn't feel wobbly. candice is talking with shoe manufacturers about licensing the heel-swapping technology. and she h
our becky worley checks out high heels are going high-tech right now. >> reporter: they look elegant. they lengthen the legs. they are extreme fashion statements on the runway. but for most of us, wearing these things all day, ah. it's excruciating. you can tolerate short walks around the office. or to and from the car on a date. but any longer distances, and you'll have to bring a pair of flats in your purse. but now, a new shoe aims to solve this dilemma. the day-to-night has...
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and i think women just seem to really love it. >> reporter: for "good morning america," becky worley, abc news, oakland, california. >> this idea among designers is a hot one. pain-free high heels. lara and i are wearing two examples right here. >> this is the high part of it. >> and then -- >> will you help me out? >> sure. >> you want me to take it off? >> and you can -- suddenly, you can be sensible. walking around new york. >> how does it feel? >> hailing a cab. >> what could possibly go wrong? >> $140. >> sofia, the look on your face. >> how do they feel? >> they feel comfortable. >> they're comfy. >> and they sell between $99 and $129. it's like two shoes in one. and the whole idea came from a rough night of dancing, which, by the way, is a good transition to go to our gorgeous guest sitting right here. >> sofia remains stunned by what just took place here. let's welcome tv's sexiest mom to the program. sofia vergara, "modern family." emmy-winning show returned in top form last night. what a great episode. when gloria finally reveals that she is pregnant. of course, she fears he
and i think women just seem to really love it. >> reporter: for "good morning america," becky worley, abc news, oakland, california. >> this idea among designers is a hot one. pain-free high heels. lara and i are wearing two examples right here. >> this is the high part of it. >> and then -- >> will you help me out? >> sure. >> you want me to take it off? >> and you can -- suddenly, you can be sensible. walking around new york. >>...
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our tech guru, becky worley is here, with great tips. >> thank you. >> great to have you in person. usually see you by skype. >> in my kitchen. but i'm here to help you with all of the gadgets you received as gifts. >> one of the biggest gifts of the year, ipads, iphones. let's start with them. how do we protect them? >> this is the time. you got your great gadget. if you're in love with it, take care of your little baby, okay? what you're trying to avoid is turning this into this. ooh. we do not want the cracked screen. >> it is like one fall and it can happen. >> absolutely. and especially when teens are getting these gifts. the thing you'll notice is a lot of people say, put a case on it right away. this thing is like a tank. putting this in your pocket is a serious endeavor. there are some with a little more silicone with rounded corners. those seem to do the best job protecting you. i do a lot of drop testing, intentionally and unintentionally. and what really makes a difference is a screen protector. when you put one of these on your phone, it really helps to protect the scree
our tech guru, becky worley is here, with great tips. >> thank you. >> great to have you in person. usually see you by skype. >> in my kitchen. but i'm here to help you with all of the gadgets you received as gifts. >> one of the biggest gifts of the year, ipads, iphones. let's start with them. how do we protect them? >> this is the time. you got your great gadget. if you're in love with it, take care of your little baby, okay? what you're trying to avoid is...
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we sent our "gma" tech contributor, becky worley, to compare the name-brand cereal to the store brand. good morning, becky. what are those called? >> you may think they're froot loops. but oh, no. they're tootie fruities. do you think your family would switch for the savings? there's only one way to find out. get some cereal and get the kids involved. morning after morning. bowl after bowl. the average american eats 160 bowls a year. when you're thinking about saving, your eye can't help but stray to that offbrand cereal. i visited a bunch of different grocery chains and found boxes of offbrand cereals 20% to 30% off of name brands. but the big savings come from the big bags. they're about half the price of name-brand boxes. which is great. but a lot of people have an emotional relationship with their cereal. have you tried the off brand? >> they're cheaper. >> the big bags, they're a turnoff. they remind me that you're buying dog food. >> reporter: hmm. mixed opinions. i need to taste for myself. first, the honey-nut cheerio knockoff. traditionally, scooters have 10% more sugar, whic
we sent our "gma" tech contributor, becky worley, to compare the name-brand cereal to the store brand. good morning, becky. what are those called? >> you may think they're froot loops. but oh, no. they're tootie fruities. do you think your family would switch for the savings? there's only one way to find out. get some cereal and get the kids involved. morning after morning. bowl after bowl. the average american eats 160 bowls a year. when you're thinking about saving, your eye...
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and abc's becky worley tells us where to find the very best ones. >> reporter: be it a big box, a local boutique, or the good, old mall. you may not find a parking spot this weekend. but you're sure to find some delicious deals. why? well, consumers have waited longer than usual to wrap up their shopping. so, retailers are ready to slash prices. big, across-the-board discounts are coming. let's start with clothes. aeropostale, a staple for the teen set, has 60% off everything. american eagle and banana republic has slashed 40% off of their entire store. kmart has 50% off all jammies and robes. from cozy and warm, let's move over to hot gifts. at toys "r" us, they're offering a buy one get one 30% off deal on video games. for the dudes and the handy ladies, sears has $90 off one of their most popular tool sets. lowe's has 20% off vacuums and small appliances, including the ever-coveted kitchenaid mixer. ooh, i want that. now, a big trend i'm seeing is bundling. like this single-serve coffeemaker for $149, bundled with a $30 gift card from target. ditto, the nook simple touch at $119, wit
and abc's becky worley tells us where to find the very best ones. >> reporter: be it a big box, a local boutique, or the good, old mall. you may not find a parking spot this weekend. but you're sure to find some delicious deals. why? well, consumers have waited longer than usual to wrap up their shopping. so, retailers are ready to slash prices. big, across-the-board discounts are coming. let's start with clothes. aeropostale, a staple for the teen set, has 60% off everything. american...
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and our becky worley put a few of them to the test. have a look. >> reporter: it's after lunch. the eyelids are heavy. you're slumping in your swivel chair. four more hours until quitting time? wake up. there are ways to boost your energy. some secrets. but we have to start at the start of your day. when you arrive at work, don't just dive in. organize your space and your day before you open your e-mail. creating a list, setting your own agenda helps you stay on target through the day. check. done. it's 9:45 and i've already established something. that is energizing. >> macchiato with whipped cream. >> reporter: next, you want coffee. scratch that. need coffee. but timing is crucial here. the expert opinion is that 10:00 p.m. is the perfect time for that pick-me-up cup. caffeine takes 45 minutes to fully enter the system. that means you're firing on all cylinders by 10:45. and superproductive all the way through to lunch. now, let's talk about lunch. get away from your desk. multitasking while eating -- bad. and one of the best things to do to supercharge your afternoon, take a
and our becky worley put a few of them to the test. have a look. >> reporter: it's after lunch. the eyelids are heavy. you're slumping in your swivel chair. four more hours until quitting time? wake up. there are ways to boost your energy. some secrets. but we have to start at the start of your day. when you arrive at work, don't just dive in. organize your space and your day before you open your e-mail. creating a list, setting your own agenda helps you stay on target through the day....
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becky worley hooked up with our friends at "reader's digest" and unearthed the secrets your gardner may not let you in on. >> reporter: weed, pull, mulch, mow. we need all the help we can get to tame the jungle that is the backyard. so, here is a cornucopia of secrets your gardner won't tell you. up first, don't rake those winter leaves. mow them. and without the bag. they mulch into the lawn, giving it a super-charged boost of nutrients. less work and free fertilizer, yes. next, a big question for lawn-lovers, how much to water? good news, there's an app for that. sprinkler time. use your zip code to program your sprinklers to use the least amount of water possible and get fabulous green grass. when it comes to fertilizers, most have way too much nitrogen. use it only twice a year. ready for herb hints? if you need more mint or extra oregano, don't buy more seeds. take the hushes you have and clone them. a cutting placed in water will drop roots that you can plant. or you can pinch off the top and just drop it into the dirt. don't tell, but this whole clump came from just one sprig tha
becky worley hooked up with our friends at "reader's digest" and unearthed the secrets your gardner may not let you in on. >> reporter: weed, pull, mulch, mow. we need all the help we can get to tame the jungle that is the backyard. so, here is a cornucopia of secrets your gardner won't tell you. up first, don't rake those winter leaves. mow them. and without the bag. they mulch into the lawn, giving it a super-charged boost of nutrients. less work and free fertilizer, yes....